Honestly there is not enough room for the shower and the tub not. If you were to put them in the same wet room how would ever clean behind and around the tub? Although as is, how do you use the tub without breaking your neck?

Just…no.

I admit I just don’t like that type of installation anyway— but let alone not in a small space. You then have a tub and large tile area to clean frequently even when you just use the shower.

Do you need a tub in this bath at all? One right-sized shower would be good, with good storage areas or convenient towel racks.

Is your designer all about trends rather than good function and use of space? I’d wonder.

Just get rid of the tub already. It never gets used, and it's cramping what could be a nice sized shower.

Thanks. We do need a tub so that will stay.

Then do an oversized alcove tub/shower. Maybe a 66" one. You don't have room for both and have this actually work. Living with ^that uncleanable horrorshow should have convinced you of that.

I think it is a terrible suggestion as you are making a smaller room within a small room. And, barn door shower hardware is an even worse idea. If you were to do it you'd want hardware that nearly disappears instead of hardware that has so many components and looks cluttered.

See what a bad idea this is?

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Luckily, your bathroom is spacious enough for a tub and a shower, but you need to get smart about the layout so the room feels more spacious instead of less.

Do you have other ideas for the layout? Will you be using this specific tub? What else is going in the room?

It is possible that your current layout is the best and will look nice with more cohesive and simple colors and finishes.

Forget having a tub entirely. You do not have room for it. A wet room that small would be a truly terrible design. You should consider that the poor red flag advice being given you by your decorator as a reason enough to fire them. They do not understand math and proportions.

You probably need a better layout but you certainly don’t need a barn door in this small bathroom. If you post the dimensions of the room, you can get suggestions from the pros on how to change this room to something more attractive and practical.

Two vanities usually waste space, so moving those could get you started on a better layout.

If you want a tub and a shower and not a combination unit your designer may have the best option. By enclosing the entire space you can have the tub closer to the wall and be able to hose down the entire area. The current configuration doesn't leave enough space to clean behind the tub or enough space in front of the tub. I don't think it would pass code in most areas of the US. Where I live the code states you must have a minimum of 30" clear space the length of the tub.

I would probably do a nice soaker tub rather than the free standing tub for a sleeker design.

If you provide a scaled (1/4" = 1' scale) drawing of your bathroom + include all dimensions of walls/windows/doorways/etc. - you will receive some valuable advice and layout suggestions.

Also, include information about any items that need to stay where they are currently located (if any).